Rather Lovely Organic Skincare

I've been testing out two of Rather Lovely's new skincare products*. I recently reviewed some body care and home fragrance HERE.

I love the simple (but pretty) recyclable packaging. You can chose to get the products with or without the pump (buy your first one with the pump and then choose the slightly cheaper version thereafter).

The Organic Facial Cleanser (100ml - £18.50)* is bright orange in colour (from the sea buckthorn pulp) which initially made me smile. Suitable for all skin types this oil based cleanser removes impurities and make up leaving the skin feeling clean and comfortable. It's stuffed full of good things for the skin and is made with 100% organic ingredients.

To use: apply to the skin and massage in circular motions before removing with a warmed muslin cloth. Follow with Love Trees (oily skin) or Love Floral (dry/sensitive) organic Skin Tonics.  You can also leave the cleanser on the skin to deeply cleanse, placing a hot flannel on the skin until it cools, repeat and then remove the excess cleanser.

This is my favourite of the duo and makes cleansing into a lovely ritual.

The Organic Skin Tonics are pure, organic hydrolats which refresh, tone and hydrate. They can also be used on sunburn and for stings, cuts and grazes. I've been trying out Love Trees Organic Skin Tonic (30ml - £7.50)* which is made using pure Witch Hazel hydrolat and is good for oilier skin types.

Have you used any products from Rather Lovely?

*complimentary

Rather Lovely Organic Skincare

Fiona Wray, a Homeopath and Natural Health Practitioner recently contacted me to see if I'd like to try and review products from her Rather Lovely range. I'd first tried her Remedy Body Butters back in 2013 when I saw an advertisment in The Simple Things magazine.  See my review HERE.

Products are handmade in small batches using organic ingredients where possible. There are no parabens, petrochemicals, artificial colours or fragrances used. Some products may contain beeswax and there is no animal testing. I think the range is great value for money and the products "rather lovely".

The bath salts come in a recyclable glass bottle. I was sent Love Citrus Bath Salts (£10 - 250g)* which are made with natural sea salt and a blend of citrus essential oils. These make for a refreshing bath.

Love Lavender Organic Body Lotion (£16 - 100ml)* is packaged in a airless pump bottle. The lotion is scented with lavender and absorbs well onto the skin. I like to use this before bed for calming and restful sleep.

I'm a huge fan of Reed Diffusers so I was looking forward to trying out the Love Trees Reed Diffuser (£10 - 50ml)* which is made with pure essential oils with a vegetable base.  The oils used are Frankincense, Amber and Cedar. I have found that the scent is quite light and maybe not one I'd have personally chosen but being natural with no chemicals the scents are lighter than conventional diffusers. They are suitable to use around people who have respiratory issues.  

I'll definitely try one of the other scents available maybe Love Flowers or Love Spice as I do like the idea of a natural diffuser choice.

The final item I was sent is the Love Herbs Organic Candle (9cl - £6.50)* which is perfect to burn in the kitchen or outdoors as it blends a mixture of herbal essential oils with vegetable wax. This size burns for 25-30 hours.

The skincare scents: Love Purity (no scent), Love Citrus (lemony fresh), Love Herbal (English herbs), Love Lavender (relaxing) and Love Floral (floral). Soaps also come in Love Spice (cinammon, clove and orange) and you can buy a mixture of all the soaps.

Home Fragrance: Love Flowers (Geranium, Lavender & Ylang Ylang), Love Trees (Frankincense, Amber & Cedarwood), Love Herbs (Rosemary & Thyme) and Love Spice (Cinammon, Clove & Orange)

See the website HERE

*Complimentary - sent for review